If you want to learn about sake and get a little rowdy all in the same evening, Sake Bar Satsko in Alphabet City is a great place to be.

Hudson Smokehouse is a BBQ spot in Mott Haven that makes great smoked chicken wings.

Cafe Luluc is a classic, cash-only French restaurant in Cobble Hill with a great garden patio and discounted Happy Hour wine.

Buenos Aires is an Argentinian spot in the East Village with great empanadas, mollejas, and provoleta.

Ruta is a fun Oaxacan restaurant in Astoria that specializes in mole, and makes some excellent tequila drinks.

Hupo is your best option for Chinese food in Long Island City.

Brooklyn Noosh is a casual spot in Bed-Stuy with burgers, beer, kabobs, and a big outdoor patio in their back alley.

Ulysses is a big Irish pub in FiDi with live music every night.

If you’re looking to hear some live music around Elmhurst or Jackson Heights, go to Terraza 7.

Rue B is a small jazz bar in the East Village with Happy Hour everyday until 8pm.

Arlene’s Grocery is a Lower East Side bar with live music every night.

Bar Coastal is a sports bar on the UES that makes really good wings.

Pomp & Circumstance is a small Mediterranean spot in Williamsburg that’s a good place to get drinks and a light bite with a date.

Kindred serves natural wines and Mediterranean food in a small East Village space that’s great for casual dates.

Wurstbar is a casual bar in Jersey City with lots of ciders, poutines, and sausages.

The Archer is a cocktail bar in downtown Jersey City that’s great for casual dates.